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NBC's "The Biggest Loser" is bigger, bolder and back in January 2013 with a powerful new mission: To tackle the childhood obesity epidemic by featuring kid participants for the first time ever
NBC'S "The Biggest Loser" kicks off
in early January 2013 with the return of Jillian Michaels and a big, bold
mission: to tackle the childhood obesity epidemic head on by featuring kid
participants (ages 13-17) for the first time ever in addition to adult
contestants. Michaels will join popular returning trainers and top fitness
experts Bob Harper and Dolvett Quince. Season 14 will also feature special
celebrity guest stars and additional surprises that will be revealed closer to
the premiere.
In addition to being one of the top health and fitness experts in the country,
Michaels is a best-selling author who co-owns and runs her health and fitness
empire, Empowered Media, with business partner Giancarlo Chersich. She whipped
contestants into shape for 10 seasons on "The Biggest Loser," and returns in
season 14 as a new mother of two, a life change that has made her more
committed than ever in helping kids who are struggling with weight issues.
"As a former overweight teen, I
know firsthand how dramatically weight issues can affect every aspect of a
child's life," Michaels said. "Having recently become a mother of two, I am
more passionate than ever about helping empower children and families with the
information and resources they need to live a healthier life."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 17
percent (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years are
obese, with obesity prevalence among children and adolescents almost tripling
since 1980. With childhood obesity at an all-time high, jeopardizing the health
of kids and future generations, "The Biggest Loser" is committed to fighting
this epidemic by featuring children this season to serve as ambassadors of
change who can inspire kids all over the country to get healthy.
Contestants will be divided into three teams in season 14 - supervised by
trainers Harper, Michaels and Quince. Each trainer/team will be paired with at
least one child participant (age 13-17), who will compete with and contribute
to their respective teams, but the kids will not be eligible for elimination.
They will work at both the ranch and at home, and their progress will be
featured in every episode. The trainers and "Biggest Loser" medical staff, as
well as behind-the-scenes childhood obesity experts, will help the children get
healthy, achieve their personal goals and transform their lives during the
course of the season.
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